This version includes my favorite verse (not many do): "I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I'll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah" Redemption is a powerful thing.
I thought this was in like, all versions... like, he had a set first and last verse, and everything in between was random to what he felt like at the time. Maybe I'm wrong. Idk.
I'm 100% atheist but even so I still love this song... always have, always will. For me it's just as much about the human spirit as it is about any religion.
This is incredible. To hear and see the original songwriter singing his famous song! Everyone thinks of the "Shrek" version, but THIS IS THE REAL THING, written years ago, and he doesn't get enough credit his genius! He wrote eleven verses to this, but I can only find them in his book....this is WONDROUS! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH THE WORLD!
Leonard Cohen is one of Canada & the worlds true treasures. His lyrics are genius, his music rejuvinates,teaches & moves us to be kinder human beings. Why do we provoke each other with nasty comments? Those of us who do have lost the meaning of the GIFT of music.
I could swear that god send this man to Earth for this very purpose I heard Rufus, I heard Jeff, I heard many "Best hallelujah version" but no. Nothing can beat this never, never.
LC is soooo bloody wonderful. He wrote this, and sings it better than any one. I will remember this song for the rest of my life, -- plus it gives me thoughts of the best man on the planet, cos he introduced me to it, I love him. Cheers. Sky.
My favorite lyrics are: "Maybe there's a God above", "Your faith was strong But you needed Proof", "You say I took the name, but I don't even know the name, but really, If I did, really; what's it too you?!?" "There's a blaze of light in every word, it doesn't matter which you heard the Holy or the Broken hallelujah". Man I wish God were real.
Leonard Cohen has been there all through my life. And with every new album one or two songs were added to my personal list of all-time favourites. Leonard is there with the truly great like Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and Brel, with songs such as Halleluja, If it be your will and The window. Thank you, Leonard Cohen, for making the world more beautiful.
He was going 50 yaers in my live. In this time was go dead my lovely wife, my two younger brothers, and now hi is going. And with him the biggest part from my live. So long Leonard Cohen. The live is short but a big gift from God. Amen. Halleluja.
I got the news this morning. I just can't believe it. My first exposure to this guy was in 2009's "Watchmen", one of my favorite Comic Book Movies of all time. I first heard this song in a cover form in "Shrek", but this one is widely superior to that cover. R.I.P. Leonard Cohen, and may songs of Angels guide thee to thy rest.
Mr. J ; Try Listening to a Celebratory Christmas Version. Same Beautiful Music - Without Cohen's Depressing "Lyrics"‼️ Christians, DO IT BETTER 👍. JL - ✝️ 🎄 12/7/19
David Trompton, if you feel this is shite, I feel bad for the people who have to deal with your horrible sense of taste & feeble brain on a regular basis.
What's hilarious to me is I've heard this song a million times and only now do I finally hear the composers version! The song never went out of fashion like the video has!
Still so much better than all covers. People who were "searching for this for years": Next time try searching in a cd store or on iTunes... Always a better source for music than TH-cam :-)
I fell in love with this song in freshman year of high school. I’m 27 now and still listen constantly. It’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard
His most hypnotic rendition. This is the best version. He says "yah" instead of "you" and it makes for a much smoother and, in my opinion a more emotive feel to the song. I know Leonard preferred to use his words rather than taking shortcuts; this song transcends that. If it's the only song he sang with slang then all the better to differentiate it even more from all (of his) songs. This is a masterpiece, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', it just pulls you into its orbit and you get lost in it.
Uma das mais conhecidas e apreciadas versões e interptretações de uma canção que não esquecemos e nos emociona sempre que a ouvimos ... Acho que esta é de facto uma das mais preferidas entre todas (incontáveis?) ....
I did my best, it wasn't much I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you And even though it all went wrong I'll stand before the Lord of Song With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah...
No nations no boundaries no religions, this song is representing the universe language of all time. May I express in my Language na ka : ทุกครั้งที่ฟังเพลงนี้ ทำให้นึกถึงอดีตที่ผ่านมา ทุกครั้งที่เห็นการจากไปคนใดคนหนึ่ง ช่างเศร้าเหลือเกิน แต่ทุกอย่างคือสัจธรรม ความจริง : May God Bless You Always!
I've listened to about a hundred different people singing this song and nobody does it better than the original - the amazing Leoonard Cohen. The Norwegians Espen Lind, Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes, and Askil Holm come second and then .....................fresh air before anybody else comes even close.
This is my favorite version of this song. At this point in his life his voice was that perfect blend of all that whiskey and cigarettes or what ever (he says ) caused this deep rich sound. .AND this song is so amazingly rich. It evokes emotions that have nothing to do with religion for me. It is joyful, painful, spiritual, poignant and sexual. Leonard, what a song, what a guy!
@mysticmicah this is also one of my very favorite music pieces. I saw it originally in The Netherlands and am also glad that it has returned to uTube. Good luck in all your efforts !!
@JuniorT my second favorite verse, after the one preceding it "You say I took the name in vain I don't even know the name. But if I did, well really, what's it too ya. There's a blaze of light in every word, It doesn't matter which you heard The Holy, or the broken Hallelujah." as a literature nerd I get more than a little pleasure from the phrase "a blaze of light in every word."
Thank you so much for sharing this...tonight I really needed the best version of this song...it resonates in my soul. Regardless of people's translations or ideas of what this song really means...it brings me peace. Thanks again!
It's the track that took him so long to make because he wanted it as close to perfection as possible. With the thousands upon thousands of covers people have done over the decades, I'd say that he succeeded.
Have loved him for over 30 years! My son (now 28) grew up listening to Leonard Cohen & Bob Dylan (all my favorite Jew-boys, along with Jon Stewart & Bill Mahar), My son plays guitar, and can sing all these songs. Thank you for posting. I just sent this version to him! Lia Emet--from Brooklyn
Dieses Lied wurde in dem Spielfilm "Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei" verwendet und es passt so gut, dass man meinen könnte, es wäre für diesen Film geschrieben worden.
@The3rdhero It may not be the original video but it is the original recording from the album 'Various Positions' which this song was on. I got that album back in 1985 I think it was, and this is the recording on it - not the slower version I've heard him do elsewhere on TH-cam. Not sure why he slowed it down, I prefer it at this pace myself.
Hey, thanks for posting this. However, this isn't the original video--this is from a TV show in Germany. I'm not sure of the title, but I know that's what this is, because there used to be a version of this video where you saw the German announcer introduce him. Anyway, I don't know if there ever was a music video for this record, but I know of no better video than this. Again, thanks a lot for putting this up.
Actually, he's both: he's stated on a number of occasions that the practice of Zen Buddhism does not require the belief in, or worship of a deity, and is therefore not incompatible with Judaism. He was actually ordained as a Buddhist monk some years ago (you can find information at the 'leonardcohenfiles' website)
This voice, these words, this melody, these choirs. How can it be so beautiful ? Answer : Leonard Cohen ! Thxs for this version which is just one of the most beautiful songs of all the times (to me)
Seven people don't appreciate great music enough to notice it past the video. One of the most touching songs ever, made by one of Canada's greatest song writers of all time.
Absolutely best version! No doubt about that. Leonard Cohen is amazing. Heard and saw him live in Malmoe, Sweden for the third time in my life this summer and he was better than ever. If possible!!
This is my favorite rendition of his song. No one sings this like he does, his voice is haunting in a good way
It's one of the few artists that I want to sing along to but just cannot get a handle on it.
It’s beautiful but you should try the Pentatonix cover. Goosebumps
@@kanyefuck7018 true, pure unique voice he has
Jeff Buckley's version is very emotional in my opinion
This is the best version, maybe is cuz he is the composer
This version includes my favorite verse (not many do):
"I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah"
Redemption is a powerful thing.
Hallelujah ! And redemption is a powerful tool💕
Yyyyyeess this is the best part from the best song which sang by the best singer
I thought this was in like, all versions... like, he had a set first and last verse, and everything in between was random to what he felt like at the time. Maybe I'm wrong. Idk.
This song is about sex and orgasm. He has said this many times.
I'm 100% atheist but even so I still love this song... always have, always will.
For me it's just as much about the human spirit as it is about any religion.
hahaha, hallelujah literally translates to "praise the lord" atheist?
Of course. It is about our true deep spirituality. The search for Love.
Goosebumps every time. RIP Mr Cohen.
One of the greatest composers/lyricists of the 20th century IMHO.......I love everything his does.
Bill Carr
me too.
TIN EAR❓
This is incredible. To hear and see the original songwriter singing his famous song! Everyone thinks of the "Shrek" version, but THIS IS THE REAL THING, written years ago, and he doesn't get enough credit his genius! He wrote eleven verses to this, but I can only find them in his book....this is WONDROUS! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH THE WORLD!
So humble. So gentle. So talented. Our loss, but thankfully you were here for us and left this song behind.
Leonard Cohen is one of Canada & the worlds true treasures.
His lyrics are genius, his music rejuvinates,teaches & moves us to be kinder human beings.
Why do we provoke each other with nasty comments?
Those of us who do have lost the meaning of the GIFT of music.
The best part is the simplicity. Everyone knows what he is talking about and he knows we know. No one ever needs more than that.
I really love all of this positive feedback. It's great to know that soooo many others appreciate Leonard Cohen like I do.
Good Night Sir .... Thank you ... for all your wonderful songs. Rest In Music xx
I could swear that god send this man to Earth for this very purpose
I heard Rufus, I heard Jeff, I heard many "Best hallelujah version" but no.
Nothing can beat this never, never.
LC is soooo bloody wonderful. He wrote this, and sings it better than any one. I will remember this song for the rest of my life, -- plus it gives me thoughts of the best man on the planet, cos he introduced me to it, I love him. Cheers. Sky.
Eduardo e Fátima. Amei seu jeito de cantar, um verdadeiro hino de oração ao Senhor, nosso Deus. Parabéns. 🙏🙌🙏👏👏👏👏
My favorite lyrics are:
"Maybe there's a God above",
"Your faith was strong But you needed Proof",
"You say I took the name, but I don't even know the name, but really, If I did, really; what's it too you?!?"
"There's a blaze of light in every word, it doesn't matter which you heard the Holy or the Broken hallelujah".
Man I wish God were real.
Leonard Cohen has been there all through my life. And with every new album one or two songs were added to my personal list of all-time favourites. Leonard is there with the truly great like Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and Brel, with songs such as Halleluja, If it be your will and The window. Thank you, Leonard Cohen, for making the world more beautiful.
My heart is so full..
This song and Tom Waits Waltzing Matilda saved my life. Music has the power to heal and save.. happy 2021
Mr. Cohen is the master of heart in this song and in his work period.
The original and best version of the greatest song ever written xxxx
Yes. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Each variation is torture. Don’t
He was going 50 yaers in my live. In this time was go dead my lovely wife, my two younger brothers, and now hi is going. And with him the biggest part from my live. So long Leonard Cohen. The live is short but a big gift from God. Amen. Halleluja.
I just love the way this sounds, definitely one of the greats. Gone but never forgotten.
One of the greates !!!t I'm still ❤ coming back to listen 🎶.
a song so many know and yet have no idea......for this we are thankful for a man who gave us the song
I got the news this morning. I just can't believe it. My first exposure to this guy was in 2009's "Watchmen", one of my favorite Comic Book Movies of all time. I first heard this song in a cover form in "Shrek", but this one is widely superior to that cover.
R.I.P. Leonard Cohen, and may songs of Angels guide thee to thy rest.
Pure Class, this man. Forever.
Ru Pneumokok n
Another famous song I've never heard, or heard of. I really do need to broaden my horizons.
Do it.
No, you really don't. The reason that you haven't heard this is because it's unmitigated shite.
Mr. J ;
Try Listening to a Celebratory Christmas Version.
Same Beautiful Music -
Without Cohen's Depressing "Lyrics"‼️
Christians, DO IT BETTER 👍.
JL - ✝️ 🎄
12/7/19
David Trompton, if you feel this is shite, I feel bad for the people who have to deal with your horrible sense of taste & feeble brain on a regular basis.
Janelee, anti-semite much?
What's hilarious to me is I've heard this song a million times and only now do I finally hear the composers version! The song never went out of fashion like the video has!
Still so much better than all covers.
People who were "searching for this for years": Next time try searching in a cd store or on iTunes... Always a better source for music than TH-cam :-)
I fell in love with this song in freshman year of high school. I’m 27 now and still listen constantly. It’s one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard
GRACIAS ! FOR THIS MAGNEFICENT SONG! LEONARD.
His most hypnotic rendition. This is the best version. He says "yah" instead of "you" and it makes for a much smoother and, in my opinion a more emotive feel to the song. I know Leonard preferred to use his words rather than taking shortcuts; this song transcends that. If it's the only song he sang with slang then all the better to differentiate it even more from all (of his) songs. This is a masterpiece, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', it just pulls you into its orbit and you get lost in it.
This is his most beautiful rendition----I love the choir---they are integral
Uma das mais conhecidas e apreciadas versões e interptretações de uma canção que não esquecemos e nos emociona sempre que a ouvimos ... Acho que esta é de facto uma das mais preferidas entre todas (incontáveis?) ....
RIP. You were the best of the best.
He were not the best of the best -- he IS the best of the best !
:)
❤️❤️❤️
@@Echnaton1954 better than hewey lewis?
Gosh...I've been looking for this one everywhere...thx soooo much for posting!
RIP Leonard Cohen...God Bless you for the legacy you left us in your music. This is the most played song on my iPhone. It touches my soul. Thank you
I did my best, it wasn't much
I couldn't feel, so I tried to touch
I've told the truth, I didn't come to fool you
And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah...
😢😢😢 makes me cry each time. Love this song ❤
What an amazing man, song-writer and example of human kindness. RIP Leonard. the world was a better place because of you.
No nations no boundaries no religions, this song is representing the universe language of all time. May I express in my Language na ka : ทุกครั้งที่ฟังเพลงนี้ ทำให้นึกถึงอดีตที่ผ่านมา ทุกครั้งที่เห็นการจากไปคนใดคนหนึ่ง ช่างเศร้าเหลือเกิน แต่ทุกอย่างคือสัจธรรม ความจริง : May God Bless You Always!
This is the best version, the original. I don't know why it took clicking through many videos to find this.
I was so happy to see this video back again. I love Leonard Cohen! This is a classic!
have never seen LC live but would love to.... and love him so....esp HIS Hallelujah..didn't Canada declare it the best song ever written by a Canadian
RIP leonard, thanks for all you gave us..
one of the best solo artists ever
no doubt the best left
live to be 120 years old leonard
:)
This aged well.
Yup. Crying.
@JuniorT
Took the words right out of my mouth . . . and soul.
I´ve listened to this constantly in my head in four days now! Maybe I should stop listening to it as soon as i get home.
In 10 days it's my turn to experience the master at work. I just cant wait
i just LOVE you for putting this one in i cant find et anywere ells free on the net ty SO MUCH!
I've listened to about a hundred different people singing this song and nobody does it better than the original - the amazing Leoonard Cohen. The Norwegians Espen Lind, Kurt Nilsen, Alejandro Fuentes, and Askil Holm come second and then .....................fresh air before anybody else comes even close.
This is my favorite version of this song. At this point in his life his voice was that perfect blend of all that whiskey and cigarettes or what ever (he says ) caused this deep rich sound. .AND this song is so amazingly rich. It evokes emotions that have nothing to do with religion for me. It is joyful, painful, spiritual, poignant and sexual. Leonard, what a song, what a guy!
This vid is such a juxtaposition to the actual live version and the feeling and meaning of the song...
@mysticmicah
this is also one of my very favorite music pieces. I saw it originally in The Netherlands and am also glad that it has returned to uTube. Good luck in all your efforts !!
Saw this guy in 2009. Had some of the best talent on stage I have ever seen.
@JuniorT
my second favorite verse, after the one preceding it
"You say I took the name in vain
I don't even know the name.
But if I did, well really, what's it too ya.
There's a blaze of light in every word,
It doesn't matter which you heard
The Holy, or the broken Hallelujah."
as a literature nerd I get more than a little pleasure from the phrase "a blaze of light in every word."
Thank you so much for sharing this...tonight I really needed the best version of this song...it resonates in my soul. Regardless of people's translations or ideas of what this song really means...it brings me peace. Thanks again!
Find your happiness at last.. you WILL be missed for a very, very long time :-(
Hi's here, with this song he will be right here for always and forever!
A superstar, pure and simple.
The man simply is a genius
a friend of mine turned me on to Leonard Cohen several years ago. I think this is one of his most precious pieces. Thank you for sharing it.
It's the track that took him so long to make because he wanted it as close to perfection as possible. With the thousands upon thousands of covers people have done over the decades, I'd say that he succeeded.
@@davekemp1808
He Failed Miserably 😝.
Have loved him for over 30 years! My son (now 28) grew up listening to Leonard Cohen & Bob Dylan (all my favorite Jew-boys, along with Jon Stewart & Bill Mahar), My son plays guitar, and can sing all these songs. Thank you for posting. I just sent this version to him! Lia Emet--from Brooklyn
I wish to met man like him...so deep....such spirit...for inspiration....
Cannot believe this man is no longer with us. Things will never be the same....RIP LEONARD 😢
Cohen is the man that can't be out done!
absolutly glourious
One of the most brilliant songs ever written - WOW!!!
Que voz incrível. Deus Seja Louvado! 🛐☝️😢👏👏
Dieses Lied wurde in dem Spielfilm "Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei" verwendet und es passt so gut, dass man meinen könnte, es wäre für diesen Film geschrieben worden.
Cohen is a Canadian national treasure, our Poet Laureate and the Worlds.
He owns this song, none better
ne me lasse jamais d entendre cette belle chanson paroles + musique .bravo monsieur cohen xxxxx janine942
Hallelujah is deeply moving . It expresses the beautiful Jewish side of him
beautiful, I have his older version, he only gets better with age
it is beyond words -how does he do this?
The MOST beautiful video Ive ever heard! THANK YOU!
@The3rdhero It may not be the original video but it is the original recording from the album 'Various Positions' which this song was on. I got that album back in 1985 I think it was, and this is the recording on it - not the slower version I've heard him do elsewhere on TH-cam. Not sure why he slowed it down, I prefer it at this pace myself.
Magnifique ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sarai sempre nel mio cuore Leonard...perche'...immenso come te...non c'e' nessuno...ne' mai potra' esserci...ovunque tu sia...merry christmas!!! Laura
This is the original from which all magnificant versions are his legacy--thank you Leonard!
@writerman242 I completely agree, this was for me THE HIGHLIGHT of his concert in London a couple of years ago... I love this man!
Hey, thanks for posting this. However, this isn't the original video--this is from a TV show in Germany. I'm not sure of the title, but I know that's what this is, because there used to be a version of this video where you saw the German announcer introduce him.
Anyway, I don't know if there ever was a music video for this record, but I know of no better video than this. Again, thanks a lot for putting this up.
I'm so glad my dad got me into Cohen. :)
Actually, he's both: he's stated on a number of occasions that the practice of Zen Buddhism does not require the belief in, or worship of a deity, and is therefore not incompatible with Judaism. He was actually ordained as a Buddhist monk some years ago (you can find information at the 'leonardcohenfiles' website)
Beautiful, beautiful!!! Show!
No one but the great Leonard Cohen can move you so deeply...Best version for sure...
so 80s....love it thx
Another great artist gone. Hasn't 2016 taken enough?
Really. Enough.
Frank Sinatra Jr., Prince, David Bowie and Leonard Cohen. The list goes on!
Jeff davis 2016: The Year of Falling Stars.
My favorite version of this song. Ever.
Fav version!
not even close. best version ever. I mean seriously amazing
Rip Cohen and thanks for Roskilde festival 1987 (I think)
Hallelujah for the genius of Leonard Cohen. This is the best version of this poem song. Thank you for the post.
Dead is forever and so is his music R.I.P. L.C.
His body may be dead, but his music is NOT dead.
His music is forever.........
This voice, these words, this melody, these choirs. How can it be so beautiful ? Answer : Leonard Cohen !
Thxs for this version which is just one of the most beautiful songs of all the times (to me)
RIP LEONARD
I do thank for this video... Hallelujah!
Seven people don't appreciate great music enough to notice it past the video.
One of the most touching songs ever, made by one of Canada's greatest song writers of all time.
Lui aussi méritait le Prix Nobel de la Paix car c'est un grand poète. Repose en paix auprès des étoiles. Paix Amour au monde entier...
Absolutely best version! No doubt about that. Leonard Cohen is amazing. Heard and saw him live in Malmoe, Sweden for the third time in my life this summer and he was better than ever. If possible!!
I LOVE this version! Thanks for uploading!